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go directly to report, PDF _ R40172 - Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Issues in the 111th Congress
23-Jul-2010; Eugene H. Buck, Harold F. Upton; 36 p.
 Update: Previous releases
January 29, 2010
April 10, 2009
March 26, 2010
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Abstract: Fish and marine mammals are important resources in open ocean and nearshore coastal areas; many federal laws and regulations guide their management as well as the management of their habitat.

Commercial and sport fishing are jointly managed by the federal government and individual states. Sta.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Marine

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go directly to report, PDF _ R41100 - Warranted but Precluded: What That Means Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
30-Apr-2010; Kristina Alexander; 11 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
March 5, 2010
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Abstract: On March 5, 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that the sage grouse (sometimes called the greater sage grouse) was facing risks to its population such that a listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was warranted. However, in that same determination, FWS found that the.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Biodiversity
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go directly to report, PDF _ R41082 - Asian Carp and the Great Lakes Region
25-Jun-2010; Eugene Buck, Harold Upton, Stern, Nichols; 26 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
April 9, 2010
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Abstract: Four species of non-indigenous Asian carp are expanding their range in U.S. waterways, resulting in a variety of concerns and problems. Three species—bighead, silver, and black carp—are of particular note, based on the perceived degree of environmental concern. Current controversy relates to what.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Water
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40145 - Clean Air Issues in the 111th Congress
14-Jun-2010; James E. McCarthy; 32 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
March 16, 2010
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Abstract: EPA regulatory actions on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using existing Clean Air Act authority have been the main focus of congressional interest in clean air issues in recent months. Although the agency and the Obama Administration have consistently said that they would prefer that Congress pas.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Air
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40185 - The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Different Choices
23-Jul-2010; Eugene H. Buck, Corn, Sheikh, Meltz, Alexander; 29 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
July 19, 2010
April 28, 2010
March 26, 2010
January 29, 2010
April 10, 2009
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Abstract: The Endangered Species Act (ESA; P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. §§ 1531-1543) has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. This may stem from its strict substantive provisions, which can affect the use of both federal and nonfederal lands and resources. Under ESA, species of plants and animal.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Biodiversity
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go directly to report, PDF _ R41153 - Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
21-Jul-2010; Ronald O'Rourke; 66 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
March 30, 2010
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Abstract: The diminishment of Arctic sea ice has led to increased human activities in the Arctic, and has heightened concerns about the region’s future. The United States, by virtue of Alaska, is an Arctic country and has substantial interests in the region. On January 12, 2009, the George W. Bush Administ.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Marine, Climate Change
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40155 - Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Overview and Issues
14-Jul-2010; Randy Schnepf, Brent D. Yacobucci; 33 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
April 6, 2010
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Abstract: Federal policy has played a key role in the emergence of the U.S. biofuels industry. Policy measures include minimum renewable fuel usage requirements, blending and production tax credits, an import tariff, loans and loan guarantees, and research grants. This report focuses on the mandated minimu.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Natural Resources, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ R40999 - Energy Tax Policy: Issues in the 111th Congress
16-Jun-2010; Donald Marples, Molly Sherlock; 29 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
March 8, 2010
December 30, 2009
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Abstract: Energy tax policy involves the use of one of the government’s main fiscal instruments, taxes (both as an incentive and as a disincentive) to alter the allocation or configuration of energy resources and their use. In theory, energy taxes and subsidies, like tax policy instruments in general, are .... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Energy
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go directly to report, PDF _ R41132 - Outer Continental Shelf Moratoria on Oil and Gas Development
15-Jun-2010; Curry L Hagerty; 22 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
April 7, 2010
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Abstract: Moratoria provisions for the outer continental shelf (OCS), enacted as part of the Department of the Interior appropriations over 26 years, prohibited federal spending on oil and gas development in certain locations and for certain activities. These annual congressional moratoria expired on Septe.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Marine, Natural Resources, Mining
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go directly to report, PDF _ RS21212 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance
21-May-2010; Dennis Shields, Ralph M. Chite; 12 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
March 11, 2010
July 3, 2008
May 29, 2007
April 2, 2007
August 28, 2006
June 30, 2006
May 8, 2006
November 2, 2004
Januayr 21, 2003
December 18, 2002
November 5, 2007
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Abstract: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers several permanently authorized programs to help farmers recover financially from a natural disaster, including federal crop insurance, the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), and emergency disaster loans. The federal crop insurance p.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Agriculture, Risk & Reform, Information
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